SUPPORTS ITEM NO. 1
   VLLC
   JULY 24, 1997

                             ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

                                           Date: July 3, 1997
                                           File: 3135 W. Broadway
                                           C.C. File: 2613-4


   TO:       Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission

   FROM:     Chief License Inspector

   SUBJECT:  3135 West Broadway: Restaurant-Class 2
             E.D.M. Enterprises Ltd. (Culpepper s Restaurant)


   CONSIDERATION

        A.   THAT the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission endorse the
             application by E.D.M. Enterprises Ltd., -- doing business as
             Culpepper's Restaurant -- for a Restaurant-Class 2 at 3135
             West Broadway, having considered the concerns of neighbourhood
             residents and business operators, subject to the following
             conditions:

              i)  a time-limited development permit being issued on the
                  site, subject to annual renewal;

             ii)  a 10:00 p.m. patio closing time;

             or

        B.   THAT the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission advise the
             Liquor Control and Licensing Branch it does not support the
             request by E.D.M. Enterprises Ltd. -- doing business as
             Culpepper's Restaurant -- for a Restaurant-Class 2 at 3135
             West Broadway.

   GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS

        The General Manager of Community Services submits the choice of A
        or B for CONSIDERATION.

   COUNCIL POLICY

   Council Policy requires that new liquor license applications or a time
   limited development permit and amendments to existing licenses be
   subject to a referendum if the premises are located in close proximity
   to residential accommodation.

   PURPOSE

   E.D.M. Enterprises Ltd., -- doing business as Culpepper's Restaurant --
   is requesting a City Council resolution endorsing their request for a
   Restaurant-Class 2 at 3135 Broadway.

   BACKGROUND

   There are two Culpepper's Restaurants in Vancouver; one at 3135 West
   Broadway, to which this application refers, and the other at 4450 West
   10th Avenue.

   The restaurant is currently licensed as a Restaurant-Class 1.   The
   subject premises are located in a C-2C zoning district.  The surrounding 
   area comprises one and two family residences directly to the north of
   the subject site, a 22-unit apartment block to the east, a billiard
   hall, senior's centre and a community/day care centre (Appendix A).

   There are approximately four licensed restaurants in the area and a
   government liquor store located at 2083 Alma Street.

   DISCUSSION

   In March 1996, we received a complaint regarding noise related to live
   music and dancing at this location.  An inspection revealed that a
   five-piece band with amplified music was providing entertainment for
   patrons.  The manager was asked to cease this activity and to apply for
   a Restaurant-Class 2.  Subsequent inspections revealed compliance with
   the by-law.

   The theme of the restaurant is Celtic-Irish, and from time-to-time
   background music has been provided by a folksinger.  The request for a
   Restaurant-Class 2 endorsement is to allow for up to four entertainers
   and the use of amplification on Friday and Saturday nights.  The
   proposed entertainment would include singing of Irish-Celtic ballads,
   guitars and other appropriate musical instruments performed from a small
   elevated dining area where the tables and chairs have been removed.

   There would be no change from the present capacity of 176 seats in the
   dining area, 26 seats in the holding area and a 16-seat patio.  The
   hours of operation would decrease by one hour from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00
   a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to 12 midnight as the Liquor Control & Licensing
   Branch regulations allow a maximum closing time of 12 midnight if
   entertainment is provided.


   COMMENTS

   The Police Department has no objection to the change in the license as
   Culpepper's is a well-run restaurant. 

   The Planning Department advises that any proposal to provide a
   Restaurant-Class 2 would require a development permit.  The review of
   this application would include an assessment of the anticipated impact
   on neighbouring sites, in particular the residential area to the
   immediate north.

   The Health Board recommends approval for a one year trial period,
   subject to the maximum seating permitted on the health permit.  If
   renovations are planned, additional washrooms will be provided.

   The Social Planning Department has no comment.

   The Housing Centre is concerned about the possible increased noise the
   residents of the 3100 even block West 8th Avenue would experience as a
   result of amplified music and more than two musicians.

   CONCLUSION

   Subject to the response from the neighborhood notification, staff
   recommends that this application be endorsed for a one year trial period
   with renewal subject to a review of neighborhood impacts. 


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   APPENDIX A on file in City Clerk's Office